A specimen of Scotch modesty [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- A specimen of Scotch modesty [graphic]
- Creator
- Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
- Contributor
- Fores, S. W., publisher.
- Published / Created
- [5 February 1798]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Published Feby. 5, 1798, by S.W. Fores, No. 50 Piccadilly corner of Sackville Street
- Abstract
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"Twelve figures arranged in two rows, each representing Dundas (not caricatured) in one of his capacities, title and words etched above each. [1] 'A Governor of the Charter House'. He walks (left to right), looking down at a document in his left hand and saying: "How I venerate Charters". [2] 'Joint Keeper of the Signet in Scotland'. He holds out his left hand looking admiringly at a signet ring: "a vera pretty Seal ring worth £2000 a Year". [3] 'Chancellor of the University of St Andrew'. He sits directed to the left in a high-backed arm-chair wearing academic cap and long gown: "There is great weight and Dignity in a gown and Square Cap." [4] 'Patent Printer of the Bible in Scotland'. He sits in dressing-gown, cap, and slippers at a printing-press of the Caxton type, saying: "This printing and composing is vera tedious, but as it brings in about £6000 per Annum I must noe loose sight of it." [5] 'Custos Rotulorum for Middlesex'. He sits pompously in a high-backed chair wearing an old-fashioned cocked hat and laced coat, saying: "A little Consequence is very necessary in a custos Rotulorum". [6] 'A Treasurer of the Navy'. He sits at a table on which are money-bags and piles of coin, which he is counting: "Ah! this is pretty neat employment I love to count over the Siller." [7] 'A Governor of Greenwich Hospital'. He stands, wearing cocked hat and uniform, in profile to the right, right hand on his hip, left hand on the hilt of a sword: "a naval uniform is vera becoming." [8] 'A Commissioner of Chelsea Hospital'. He stands with arms folded, wearing cocked hat with military uniform: "As is also that of the Miliatory in due season." [9] 'A Commissioner for India Affairs'. He stands with his back to a group of barrels and chests, turning to the right: "What are ye aboot ye lazy loons, why are not these goods shipp'd off for India d'ye mean to do nothing at aw' for your money." [10] 'Governor of the Bank of Scotland'. He stands in profile to the left, 'chapeau-bras', one hand thrust under his waistcoat and wearing an old-fashioned wig: "This is what I call snug - vera little trouble." [11] 'A Secretary'. He writes busily in profile to the right at a davenport desk: "By my Sawl I care not how many Trades they make me sae that the Siller comes alang with them catch aw things is the rule in Scotland." [12] 'An Elder Brother of the Trinity House'. He stands in profile to the left, wearing a gown, bowing, cap in hand: "This concludes for the present my small portion of the Candle ends, and cheese parings" [cf. British Museum Satires No. 9038]."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description
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Title etched below image.
Signed in image with printmaker Isaac Cruikshank's initials in lower right corner.
Publisher's advertisement following imprint: Folio's caracatures lent out for the evening. - Provenance
- Grosvenor Prints; September 2023.
- Extent
- 1 print : plate mark 35 x 48 cm, on sheet 37 x 54 cm
- Extent of Digitization
- This object has been completely digitized.
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 798.02.05.01++
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1798
Etchings England London 1798 - Material
- etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Name)
- Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811
- Subject (Topic)
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Government officials
College administrators
Documents
Academic costumes
Printing presses
Coins
Barrels
Writing materials
Desks
Military uniforms - Subjects
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Dundas, Henry, 1742-1811 > Caricatures and cartoons
Government officials
College administrators
Documents
Academic costumes
Printing presses
Coins
Barrels
Writing materials
Desks
Military uniforms
England > 1798
England > London > 1798
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 16786317
- Object ID (OID)
- 33111791